Childcare and

Health and Social Care

Course guide 2015/16
We believe in providing students with
the wide range of skills and experiences
that will fully prepare you for life after
college, whether you are looking to
enter the world of work or progress onto
a higher level of study.
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Erin, Childhood Studies
Student
This means that during your
time at college you will
have the opportunity to:

^ Undertake work
placements
^ Enter competitions
against other colleges
^ Work on projects with
local businesses
^ Attend master classes
and workshops from
industry professionals
^ Go on trips and visits
relevant to your area of
study
^ Get paid work as part
of the Colleges Student
Crew
northhertscollege Students have
their say on how the college is run at
Student Parliament #NHCSU
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northhertscollege Students get
to know each other plus have a
great time at the annual Freshers
Festival
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STEVENAGE CENTRE

Access to Higher Education - Computing
and IT - Childhood Studies GCSEs -
Health and Social Care

Opened in 2003, the Stevenage
Centre provides a state-of-the-art
learning environment for students
with dedicated classrooms, communal
workspaces and quiet study areas. The
ground floor houses the Students Union
and the Link Lounge where students
can get help with work placements, CV
writing and job applications. The second
floor is home to the Gazelle STEM Centre,
a specially designed teaching facility
and exhibition space for science,
technology, engineering and maths.
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Students took part in a CSI
style investigation at NHCs
STEM Centre, analysing
fingerprints and blood,
and creating an E-fit of the
murder suspect!
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WHY DID YOU DECIDE YOU
WANTED TO STUDY AT
NHC?
I had decided sixth form
wasnt for me as I wanted to
study something that would
give me skills to take me
straight into the workplace;
the project based learning is
what attracted me because
I liked the idea of mixing
theoretical work with
practical work. I also knew
a lot of my friends were
planning on studying there.
HOW LONG DID YOU
STUDY FOR AND WHAT
LEVEL DID YOU REACH?
I studied for two years
reaching Level 3, receiving
a diploma in Childcare
and Education: Childhood
Studies.
WHAT WAS YOUR
FAVOURITE PART OF THE
COURSE?
Going on placements was
my favourite part of the
course because we got to
put our skills to practice
and at the end gain a really
good reference for future
job applications. My family
placement was a particular
highlight as they were really
friendly and made me feel
welcome; I still keep in touch
as their childcare contact.
HOW EASY WAS IT TO
FIND EMPLOYMENT
AFTER?
I got a job relatively quickly
after leaving NHC; within a
month after leaving. With
good references after
completing my family and
work placements, and a Level
3 qualification, my time at
NHC definitely made it easier
to find a job.
WE CATCH UP
WITH FORMER
CHILDHOOD
STUDIES STUDENT
CHRISTIE
#NHC SUCCESS STORIES
WHERE DO YOU WORK
NOW?
I have been working at
Treetops Day Nursery in
Stotfold coming up for a year
now as a permanent full time
member, five days a week
between 7:50am 6pm. I work
in the Crocs room which is
for 3-5 year olds.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS
FOR THE FUTURE?
I plan to continue working at
Treetops for another year.
Next I am planning to go to
Australia to become an Au
Pair; a great way to see the
other side of the world whilst
continuing my professional
development.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY
AT WORK LIKE?
Its really fun for children at
the nursery as there are lots
of activities they can choose
from during free flow play;
we have the maths table, the
home corner (role play), the
reading area, and the wet
room; an area designed for
messy play such as painting,
drawing, play dough etc.
We also plan activities in
advance to promote the
development of our key
children; for example, finger
painting promotes the Fine
Motor Skills and Sensory
Development of the children.
We take observations of this
on our key children.
The children love the garden
as there are lots of fun
activities such as the digging
area and scooters. We take
them there at different
points during the day; this
also promotes their holistic
development.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY
MOST ABOUT YOUR JOB?
Working with the children
is my favourite part of the
job; getting to know them
all individually and learning
their characters. Seeing the
children grow and develop,
reaching the next steps
in their learning is also an
aspect of the job I enjoy.
A group of twenty students,
studying Health and Social
Care, had the opportunity
to work alongside staff
members at Providence
Court care home to get
real life work experience.
Many had already decided
which role to pursue in
the health and social care
sector, but for those who
were undecided, it gave
them an insight into what
opportunities might be
available in the future.
Sarah Richards, Level 3 Health
and Social Care student said: It is
fantastic to be able to experience a
different role within the care sector,
and I could really see myself working
here.
Little Rockets is a childcare facility run
as a Learning Company run by NHC. Our
students gain experience within a live work
environment, whilst our staff and students can
access great value childcare. Students working at Little
Rockets are fully supervised by fully qualified members
of staff, and by learning on the job our students gain
additional skills and experience, which look great on their
CV and to future employers.
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Entry 3 Certificate in Caring for
Children (FS068)
Level 1 Diploma in Caring for
Children (FS006)
Level 2 Certificate in an
Introduction to Early Years
Education and Care (EYE)
Level 3 Diploma BTEC National
Childrens Care, Learning and
Development (EYE) ( FS011)
Level 1 Diploma in Health and
Social Care (KH146)
Level 2 Diploma in Health &
Social Care (FS087)
Level 3 90 credit Diploma in
Health & Social Care (FS071)
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This course will introduce you to
the basic skills required to care
for babies or young children. You
will have the opportunity to study:
^ Childrens play
^ Child safety and hygiene
^ Healthy eating
^ Setting a routine
^ Listening to and talking to
children
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry
requirements for this course
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can progress onto
the Level 1 Diploma in Caring for
Children.
Entry 3 Certificate in Caring for Children
(FS068)
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This course will provide you with a
basic understanding of childrens
growth, learning and development,
and the skills needed to care for
young children. You will have the
opportunity to study:
^ Healthy eating for families
^ Supporting babies to play
^ Growth & development of young
children
^ Sharing learning experiences
with young children
^ Musical activities for young
children
^ Childrens play & leisure activities
in the community
^ Craft activities for young children
^ Confidence building
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs including English and maths at
grade E or above
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can progress onto the
Level 2 Diploma in Childcare and
Education.
Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
(FS006)
This course will equip students with
the underpinning knowledge and
practical training to gain a level
2 certificate in an introduction to
Early Years Education and Care,
studying themes such as:
^ The role of the early years
practitioner
^ Legislation, framework and
professional practice
^ Play, development and learning
for school
^ Professional development
^ Students will undertake
a minimum of 350 work
placement hours. Placements
cover different settings and
age ranges from babies to
children age 5.
YOU WILL STUDY:
^ Supporting physical care
routines for children
^ An introduction to the role of
the early years practitioner
^ How to work in partnership
^ Legislation relating to
safeguarding, protection and
welfare of children
^ Legislation relating to health
and safety of children
^ Legislation relating to equality,
diversity and inclusive
practice
^ Planning to meet the individual
needs of the child
^ Supporting childrens play
^ Supporting the needs of the
child in preparing for school
^ Supporting childrens
development
^ Observation, assessment and
planning
^ Supporting childrens
behaviour
^ Professional development
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at grade D and above
including maths and English
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can look for work in
various job roles in the statutory,
voluntary or private sectors, such
as:
^ Nursery assistant
^ Classroom assistant
^ Pre-school assistant
Level 2 Certificate in an Introduction to
Early Years Education and Care (EYE)
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This course will provide you with the essential knowledge and
skills relevant to a range of careers in caring and education
services, leading to a professional qualification. You will have
the opportunity to study:
^ Working with children
^ The developing child
^ A safe, healthy and nurturing
environment for children
^ Children and play
^ Communication and
professional skills within
childcare and education
^ The childcare practitioner in
the workplace
COURSE DURATION
2 years
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at Grade C or above
including maths and English
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this course you can look for
employment within a range
of child care settings or progress onto a related degree at
university.
Level 3 Diploma BTEC National Childrens
Care, Learning and Development (EYE)
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This course is designed as a broad
introduction to the Health and
Social Care sector, you will have the
opportunity to study:
^ Developing skills in Health and
Social Care
^ Personal effectiveness
^ Social responsibility at work
^ Looking after Children
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs grade E or above including
English, maths and science
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can progress onto the
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social
Care.
Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care
(KH146)
northhertscollege Elle and
Shannon studied Health and
Social Care at NHC and are
now at university studying to
become Social Workers
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This course is designed to give you a
general understanding of the health
and social care sector as well as
improved confidence in working with
people. You will have the opportunity
to study:
^ Communications and individual
rights
^ Individual needs within care
settings
^ Cultural diversity in health and
care
^ Health and social care services
^ Human lifespan development
^ Human Physiology
^ Lifestyle
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSEs at Grade D or above
including English, maths and science
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of this
course you can progress onto the
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health &
Social Care or look for employment
within the care sector.
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
(FS087)
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Kelly Craik, a BTEC
Extended Diploma
in Health and Social
Care student, was
named the East
of Englands VQ
Learner of the
Year 2013 at a
prestigious event in
Westminster.
It was Kellys
development
into a confident,
motivated and
caring young
woman during
her course that
most impressed
the judges. During
her time at North
Hertfordshire
College, Kelly
worked to raise
the issue of
social exclusion
within society by
delivering tutorials
on the topic of
homophobia. The
BTEC that Kelly
achieved has
also opened up
the possibility
for further study
and she has
now received
offers from five
universities.
This course will provide you with
an in depth knowledge of health
and wellbeing. Work experience
is also an essential part of
this course. You will have the
opportunity to study:
^ Human growth and
development
^ Equality, diversity and
discrimination issues
^ Anatomy and Physiology
^ Sociological Perspectives
^ Psychological Perspectives
COURSE DURATION
1 year
COURSE LOCATION
Stevenage Centre
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above
including English and maths
PROGRESSION
OPPORTUNITIES
Upon successful completion of
this one year course students can
continue studying to achieve the
full Level 3 Extended Diploma in
Health and Social Care.
Level 3 90 credit Diploma in Health &
Social Care (FS071)
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northhertscollege Students marched
through Stevenage Town Centre to
break the silence about domestic
violence, joined by members of
the public, representatives from
Stevenage Borough Council and local
community groups
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How to apply
Once youve decided which
course is right for you, there are a
number of ways to apply:
^ Pick up an application form
from reception at any of our
centres
^ Call us on 01462 424242 to
apply by telephone
^ Visit our website
www.nhc.ac.uk, find your
course and apply online
Travel to college
for 2
Weve teamed up with the Uno bus
to provide students with unlimited
daily travel for just 2! There are
also great deals to be had on with
Arriva and CentreBus.
75% off train travel
from Royston
Full-time students travelling from
Royston are eligible for 75% off of
monthly tickets bought in advance
from Royston station.
Terms and conditions apply.
The information in this brochure was correct
at the time of going to print (October 2014).
Some course and venue details may be
subject to change, please visit our website
www.nhc.ac.uk for the most up-to-date
information.
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